The South Division-leading Florida Everblades extended their winning streak to four with a 3-1 win over South Carolina. Tonight’s game opened a three-game series between the No. 1 and 2 teams in the division.
“They do it all,” Stingrays head coach Ryan Warsofsky said. “They are a skilled hockey team, and when you give them chances, Grade-A chances, they are going to bury it.”
After his slashing minor expired, Stingrays All-Star Steven McParland stepped out of the box and found a late Christmas present at his skates. Patrick Gaul forced a turnover in the Stingrays zone and hit McParland with a pass right as his door opened.